‘The aim is to share our great culture with the world,' says producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari at Ramayana glimpse launch
When an audience member asked director Nitesh Tiwari what he hoped to achieve by bringing this epic to the big screen, he said: 'For me, it's about the pride we should feel for the great culture we have in our country. If we can evoke that and show the world what we stand for, that would be an achievement—and that's what I'm hoping to do with this.'
Namit Malhotra, the producer of this ambitious project and founder of Prime Focus Limited, whose subsidiary DNEG specializes in visual effects, animation, and stereo conversion, expressed his disbelief that the film's first visual asset was finally out for the audience to experience.
'It has been a very, very long dream, to put our hearts and souls into this and do justice to it. My only aspiration is: how do we take our greatest culture, our greatest history, and share it with the world?' he said. Malhotra also added that his company is leaving no stone unturned in its effort to deliver the most spectacular cinematic experience possible.
The teaser opens with striking CGI visuals depicting the three principal deities of Hinduism: Lord Brahma (the creator), Lord Vishnu (the protector), and Lord Shiva (the destroyer). The sequence builds toward a message on screen: 'When the creation threatens to destroy their worlds, a war begins to end all wars.'
From there, the focus shifts to the central conflict. Ranbir Kapoor appears in a larger-than-life avatar as Lord Ram, opposite Yash, who takes on the formidable role of Ravan. Their on-screen duel is framed with stunning VFX and richly detailed digital imagery. The teaser then offers glimpses of artefacts and visuals inspired by the grandeur of the ancient epic. This is followed by the title card: 'Ramayana – Our Truth. Our History,' set against the glowing outline of the Indian subcontinent. But before it ends, in its final few seconds, the teaser shifts to live-action footage of Ranbir's Ram clashing head-on with Yash's Ravan.
The film's ensemble cast was also revealed: Sunny Deol takes on the role of Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, and Sai Pallavi will be seen as Sita. The screenplay has been penned by the acclaimed writer Shridhar Raghavan. While not officially credited in the teaser, Arun Govil, best known for playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's classic Ramayan on Doordarshan, is set to portray Dashrath, Ram's father. Other additions to the cast include Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Vivek Oberoi as her husband Vidyutjihva, Indira Krishnan as Kaushalya (Ram's mother), Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi.
Ramayana will be released in two parts, with Part One slated for Diwali 2026 and Part Two expected to arrive in Diwali 2027.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
22 minutes ago
- First Post
'Holding them felt like home': Who is astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's wife, Kamna Shukla?
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His wife, Kamna Shukla, a dentist, and six-year-old son, Kiash, can be seen hugging the Axiom-4 astronaut after being more than two months apart read more Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla met his wife, Kamna Shukla, in their primary school, where they first met and became best friends. Image courtesy: Instagram/@ Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family just a day after returning from an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and the heartwarming photos of their embrace have touched hearts across the country. Shukla, who shared the reunion moments on Instagram. In the images, he's seen hugging his wife and son after more than two months apart. 'Felt like home,' he wrote, capturing the emotion of the moment. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the nation celebrates the success of India's latest space hero, attention has also turned to the woman who stood by him through the journey, his wife and quiet support system, Kamna Shukla. So, who is she? From classmates to soulmates Kamna Mishra—now Dr Kamna Shukla—is a practising dentist based in Lucknow. Her story with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla began way back in their primary school, City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj, where they first met and became best friends. 'We've studied together since Class 3. I've known him as Gunjan, the quiet, shy boy, who is now inspiring so many,' Kamna told The Times of India. That childhood friendship eventually grew into something deeper. The two got married in 2009, and today, they're raising their six-year-old son, Kiash. Her story with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla began way back in their primary school, City Montessori School (CMS), Aliganj, where they first met and became best friends. Image courtrsy: News18 Over the years, their relationship has weathered long stretches of distance, missed milestones, and personal sacrifices. Kamna shared how challenging it was during the early years of their son's life when Shukla had to be away. Still, she never wavered in her support, admiring his laser-sharp focus, comparing it to that of Arjuna from the Mahabharata. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kamna spoke with pride of the transformation of the 'shy young man' Shuks was to the famous astronaut he is today. 'Seeing him interact so confidently and joyfully with students from space filled me with immense pride and happiness. Witnessing his remarkable transformation from a shy young man into a dynamic and charismatic individual capable of inspiring countless young minds is incredibly moving,' she told PTI. 'None of this would have been possible without you' Kamna has been both the emotional and logistical anchor in Shubhanshu Shukla's incredible journey from fighter pilot to astronaut. Before lifting off on the historic Axiom-4 mission, Shukla shared a note of gratitude on social media, thanking those who made the journey possible, and gave a special shoutout to his wife. 'As we plan to leave the planet early morning of 25 Jun, I wish to thank everyone who has been involved in this mission for their support and also to all the people back home for their blessings and love,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Special thanks to Kamna, my wonderful partner. Without you, none of this would have been possible, nor would any of it truly matter,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Alongside his words, the astronaut also posted a poignant photo, the two of them saying goodbye through opposite sides of a glass wall. Before lifting off on the historic Axiom-4 mission, Shukla also posted a poignant photo, the two of them saying goodbye through opposite sides of a glass wall. During his 18 days aboard the International Space Station, Kamna said it was the phone calls that brought her the most joy. 'Receiving his call from the International Space Station right after docking was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Hearing his voice and knowing he was safe meant the world to me,' she told PTI. 'Our conversations typically revolved around his daily activities, the unique experiments he conducted, and the extraordinary experiences he encountered, which were vastly different from life on Earth. These phone calls became the highlight of my day through 18 days." Shukla's homecoming plans The long stretches of separation that come with being an astronaut aren't easy — but Kamna Shukla says she's learned to live with them. Over time, they've only brought her and Shubhanshu closer. 'Being separated is undoubtedly difficult and always brings an element of pain. However, our journey with the Air Force has taught us resilience and adaptability, making these separations easier to manage over time,' she shared. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned from his space mission, the focus is on helping him transition back to life on Earth. Shubhanshu Shukla has safely returned from his space mission, and the focus is on helping him transition back to life on Earth, says his wife Kamna Shukla. File Image 'Now that Shubhanshu has safely returned, our immediate focus will be on his rehabilitation and ensuring he smoothly readjusts to life on Earth,' Kamna told PTI from Houston. 'For us, simply being reunited after this incredible journey is a celebration in itself.' After weeks apart, she's preparing to bring back a sense of normalcy to their home, with warmth, routine, and his food. 'I am already preparing some of his favourite dishes, knowing how much he must have missed home-cooked meals during his time in space,' she added. Back in Lucknow, Shubhanshu has become somewhat of a local hero. Posters of him line the streets near his Triveni Nagar home, and his family has been flooded with messages and visitors. But for Kamna, the real celebration is in the small, quiet things. 'While the nation celebrates his extraordinary accomplishment, our family will cherish quieter, personal moments of togetherness. These moments of joy, sharing familiar stories, laughter, and enjoying simple pleasures are our way of celebrating,' she said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With input from agencies
India Today
31 minutes ago
- India Today
Earthquake of magnitude 2.5 hits Haryana's Jhajjar, third in a week
A mild earthquake of magnitude 2.5 hit Jhajjar in Haryana on Thursday afternoon, marking the third such tremor in the region in the past to data from the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 12:34 pm at a depth of 5 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 28.64 N and longitude 76.75 E. advertisementThe latest tremor follows another mild earthquake that was recorded last night in the neighbouring city of Rohtak. However, no damage to life or property has been reported so far from either marks the third earthquake with its epicentre in Jhajjar within a span of seven days. Of the recent seismic events, the most significant was recorded last Thursday when a 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted the region - the highest amongst the latest reported earthquakes in on July 11, Jhajjar was hit by an earthquake of 3.7 magnitude on the Richter records show that four earthquakes of magnitude above 2.5 have struck within a 40-kilometre radius of Rohtak since July DELHI-NCR FEELS TREMORSThe region, which includes Delhi-NCR and surrounding districts such as Jhajjar and Rohtak, sits atop a dense network of active geological fault lines. These include the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault, Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, Delhi-Sargodha Ridge and the Sohna and Mathura local fault movement and distant tectonic shifts from the Himalayan region influence seismic activity here. Amongst these, the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault is particularly significant. It links the stable Indian plate to the volatile Himalayan Frontal Thrust and cuts through heavily populated zones across the NCR.- EndsTune InMust Watch
NDTV
36 minutes ago
- NDTV
In Hilarious Video, Zohran Mamdani Responds To His Team's "Ultimatum"
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani recently shared a hilarious video addressing feedback from his communication team about his frequent use of one particular word, which is "ultimately". In a light-hearted video on Instagram, Mr Mamdani said that his team gave him an "ultimatum" to cut down on the word, which he tends to repeat in interviews and public appearances. "So the other day, my comms team was giving me some feedback that I used the word "ultimately" a little too much and I need to take it out of my vocabulary. Then a few days later, I went home, opened TikTok and saw this video," he said, sharing clips from previous media and podcast appearances where he used the word multiple times. "I am listening, I am learning. I sat down for an interview with News 12 and I almost pulled it off," Mr Mamdani continued. "So please keep sending me your feedback, because ultimately, I will get better," he concluded with a smile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani) The clip amused many online. Reacting to the video, one user wrote, "You are ultimately aware of your own transmitted resonance and hence I love your transparency." "Ultimately, we love you and want you as our next mayor!!" commented another. "Get you a man (mayor) that shows he LISTENS and he LEARNS (even in the moment mid-word)," wrote a third user. "Zohran fights injustice every night as Ultimately Man and we thank him for that," one user said. Zohran Mamdani, 33, is an Indian-American politician and the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair. In June, he made history by becoming the first Muslim nominee for the Democrats in the New York City mayoral race, after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded. If elected in November, Mr Mamdani would become New York City's first mayor of Indian descent. He recently made headlines after a video in which he was seen eating food with his hands went viral online.
